be in the wrong; lack justification
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be in the wrong; to lack justification; to be unreasonable
Indicates that one's position or argument cannot stand up to reason. Often used in disputes or debates.
Míng明
míng明
shì是
nǐ你
shū输
lǐ理
，
bú不
yào要
zài再
qiǎng强
biàn辩
le了
。
Obviously you are in the wrong, so stop arguing stubbornly.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
míng明
míng明
shì是
tā他
shū输
lǐ理
，
què却
hái还
sǐ死
bù不
chéng承
rèn认
。
He is clearly in the wrong regarding this matter, yet he still refuses to admit it.
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Jì既
rán然
shì是
nǐ你
shū输
lǐ理
，
jiù就
gāi该
zhǔ主
dòng动
dào道
qiàn歉
。
Since you are in the wrong, you should take the initiative to apologize.
Biàn辩
lùn论
zhōng中
shū输
lǐ理
de的
yī一
fāng方
wǎng往
wǎng往
shēng声
yīn音
gèng更
dà大
。
In a debate, the side that lacks justification often speaks louder.